Staff Accountant Jobs in Iowa
Staff Accountant jobs in Iowa draw steady demand from the state's manufacturing, agricultural finance, insurance, and healthcare sectors, with openings at every level from recent graduates to senior individual contributors. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport account for the bulk of postings, anchored by long-established employers like Principal Financial Group, Collins Aerospace, and UnityPoint Health. The most consistently sought specialties are general ledger accounting, cost accounting tied to manufacturing operations, and financial reporting for regulated industries. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
BCI Cedar Falls Division
Title: Staff Accountant
Reports to: Division Controller
Department: Accounting
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant is a supporting role that is heavily involved in our day‐to‐day accounting, human resources, production, customer service and IT-related activities at the division location.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:
- Perform all duties from a foundation of trust and the highest ethical conduct, following established safety rules, company policies and procedures
- Invoice daily the delivery of shipments and share in the responsibility of entering invoices into customer portals
- Prepare journal entries as assigned by Controller
- Assist in processing of incoming accounts payable invoices into ERP system
- Process New Customer Credit packets, gathering all pertinent information
- Process weekly accounts payable check runs
- Process hourly payroll utilizing time and attendance modules and maintain associate data in the HRIS (UKG)
- Assist all departments in the onboarding process of new associates
- Interact with associates during enrollment of company benefits, updating benefit elections and submitting add/changes/deletes to benefit providers
- Assist with month-end close processes
- Prepare ad-hoc reports organizing data for analysis
- Compile inventory information for weekly and monthly reporting
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisor
- Full-time role in an office setting
Desired Qualifications & Competencies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
- 1‐3 years of professional experience in accounting and finance preferred
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well independently and with others at all levels of the organization
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and business applications
- Detail-oriented and takes pride in the accuracy of work product
- Ability to keep information organized and confidential
About BCI
Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.
BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
BCI Cedar Falls Division
Title: Staff Accountant
Reports to: Division Controller
Department: Accounting
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant is a supporting role that is heavily involved in our day‐to‐day accounting, human resources, production, customer service and IT-related activities at the division location.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:
- Perform all duties from a foundation of trust and the highest ethical conduct, following established safety rules, company policies and procedures
- Invoice daily the delivery of shipments and share in the responsibility of entering invoices into customer portals
- Prepare journal entries as assigned by Controller
- Assist in processing of incoming accounts payable invoices into ERP system
- Process New Customer Credit packets, gathering all pertinent information
- Process weekly accounts payable check runs
- Process hourly payroll utilizing time and attendance modules and maintain associate data in the HRIS (UKG)
- Assist all departments in the onboarding process of new associates
- Interact with associates during enrollment of company benefits, updating benefit elections and submitting add/changes/deletes to benefit providers
- Assist with month-end close processes
- Prepare ad-hoc reports organizing data for analysis
- Compile inventory information for weekly and monthly reporting
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisor
- Full-time role in an office setting
Desired Qualifications & Competencies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
- 1‐3 years of professional experience in accounting and finance preferred
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well independently and with others at all levels of the organization
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and business applications
- Detail-oriented and takes pride in the accuracy of work product
- Ability to keep information organized and confidential
About BCI
Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.
BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.
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Staff Accountant Job Market in Iowa
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What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff accountant jobs across Iowa.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related business field
- Eligible to sit for or actively pursuing CPA licensure through the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board
- Proficiency in general ledger software such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes
- Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and financial modeling formulas
Staff Accountant Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a staff accountant in Iowa?
Most Iowa employers require a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field. While a CPA is not required to work as a staff accountant, candidates who are eligible to sit for the exam or actively pursuing licensure through the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board are consistently preferred. Meeting Iowa's CPA education requirement means completing the prescribed semester hours in accounting and business coursework before registering with the board.
Which companies hire staff accountants in Iowa?
Iowa staff accountant roles are posted by Marsh, Honkamp, and Medical Associates Clinic & Health Plans and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Iowa's concentration of insurance carriers, regional manufacturers, and major health systems means demand for staff accountants stays active across both corporate and nonprofit employers throughout the state.
Which Iowa cities have the most staff accountant jobs?
Urbandale, Davenport, and Cedar Rapids have the most staff accountant openings in Iowa. Des Moines drives the largest share of postings given its density of insurance headquarters, financial services firms, and regional corporate offices, while Cedar Rapids and Davenport contribute meaningfully through manufacturing and healthcare employers anchored in those metro areas.
Are there remote staff accountant jobs in Iowa?
Yes, and more than many office-based roles. About 44% of staff accountant openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the day-to-day work involves software-based bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting rather than on-site tasks. General ledger and financial reporting positions are the most commonly offered in remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a staff accountant in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for accounting associate or junior accountant roles at Iowa's large healthcare systems and insurance carriers, such as UnityPoint Health or Principal Financial Group, which regularly bring on new graduates for rotational or entry-level accounting positions. Candidates who have completed an internship, hold or are pursuing CPA eligibility through the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board, and are proficient in Excel stand out. Adjacent starting points include accounts payable clerk and payroll assistant roles, which frequently convert into staff accountant positions.
Where can I find and apply to staff accountant jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to staff accountant jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each opening that fits.
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